Often associated with festivals, paper lanterns are common
in Japan where they are often hung outside of businesses to attract attention.
In Japan the traditional styles include bonbori and chōchin and there is a
special style of lettering called chōchin moji used to write on them.
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The blossom forecast called sakura-zensen, literally cherry
blossom front is announced each year by the weather bureau.
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Hanami consists of having an outdoor party beneath the
sakura during daytime or at night. Hanami at night is called yozakura , literally
night sakura.
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A paper lantern is a lantern made of thin, brightly colored
paper. Paper lanterns come in various shapes and sizes.
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Paper lanterns do not last very long, they soon break, and
silk lanterns last longer.
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The gold paper on them will soon fade away to a pale white,
and the red silk will become a mix between pink and red. But just like the
sakura there beauty only lasts so long.
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